As is the case after every Bruins victory for the past two-plus seasons, Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark embraced on the ice following Boston’s 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
It’s a tried-and-true tradition for arguably the best goalie tandem in the NHL. And it’s a routine that Swayman hopes endures beyond Friday’s NHL trade deadline.
As dialed in as NHLers are during the grind of an 82-game season, they’re not immune to the trade whispers and rumors that hover over teams every February and March.
And with Ullmark’s name mentioned as a viable trade asset for a Bruins team still assessing the state of its roster, Swayman reflected on what could been the final goalie hug with his friend and teammate.